Independent Lens: The Librarians

Librarians find themselves on the frontlines of debates as they navigate the review of library materials that include books with LGBTQIA+ and race-related themes. From a team of award-winning filmmakers and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, this gripping account traces how library collection standards are impacting communities across the U.S.

Celebrate Black History Month this year with a closer look at the lives of various Black Americans who have made indelible marks on history with their artistry, professional achievements, and community activism. We've compiled a list of films premiering this month, as well as programs available to stream in February.

Watch as top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the day's headlines, and find out why millions of Americans turn to PBS for solid and reliable news reporting. 

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American Experience: American Coup Wilmington 1898

Learn the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. 

Pati's Mexican Table

Get cooking with Pati's Mexican Table! Each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture, Pati’s personal experiences, her family life, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the US.

Community organizer and long-time Tacoma civic father, Willie Stewart, joins Northwest Now for a discussion about his more than five decades of service to public education and the youth of the City of Tacoma through the Boys and Girls Club and the Tacoma Athletic Commission. Stewart recently celebrated his 90th birthday and is widely regarded as a living legend in the South Sound.